Escape/Tribute V-6 owners....size of drainplug?
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It's a 15mm on the VVT Duratec 30. Your non-VVT should be the same.
You'll probably want a cap-type filter wrench to get the oil filter off if the Tribute's exhaust is like the 6's. Kinda' wrapped around the filter.
Honestly don't remember a drain plug on the CD4E transmission. Doesn't mean there isn't one....I just don't remember.
You'll probably want a cap-type filter wrench to get the oil filter off if the Tribute's exhaust is like the 6's. Kinda' wrapped around the filter.
Honestly don't remember a drain plug on the CD4E transmission. Doesn't mean there isn't one....I just don't remember.
That's great - same size plug as the wrench needed for my 2002 Cavalier!
Maybe it's just me, but when I do OC's, I've never found a wrench helps to get the filter off. I can almost always get the filter off with my hands easier, even if it takes a bit of twisting.
Maybe it's just me, but when I do OC's, I've never found a wrench helps to get the filter off. I can almost always get the filter off with my hands easier, even if it takes a bit of twisting.
I think they recommend Synthetic blend for that motor. If it were mine I`d use the Motorcraft oil.
They MC oil up here, but only at Ford dealerships. I'm also not 100% sure that the MC they sell up here is the same as what they sell in the US - I've read on here that 'our' Motorcraft oil is made by Imperial/Esso; NOT C-P.
If I really wanted that oil, I'd be beter off buying some Kendall GT-1 syn-blend - it's availiable at some locations for a decent price.
Besides that, I'm thinking of going full-synthetic on this engine...yeah, like a BITOG'er, I'm constantly mulling this one over. Planning on changing the oil at the end of May, so we'll see what happens then!
If I really wanted that oil, I'd be beter off buying some Kendall GT-1 syn-blend - it's availiable at some locations for a decent price.
Besides that, I'm thinking of going full-synthetic on this engine...yeah, like a BITOG'er, I'm constantly mulling this one over. Planning on changing the oil at the end of May, so we'll see what happens then!
For the trans all it says on my lookup and in the parts description is "plug 1/4 - 18NPTF".
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... I can almost always get the filter off with my hands easier, even if it takes a bit of twisting.
Don't slip! the exhaust manifold is right there! * looks of scar/brand from catalytic converter trying to remove a Honda filter sans wrench
... I can almost always get the filter off with my hands easier, even if it takes a bit of twisting.
Don't slip! the exhaust manifold is right there! * looks of scar/brand from catalytic converter trying to remove a Honda filter sans wrench
Yes, IIRC, it's 15mm. Let engine cool about 30 minutes before removing filter. Or, wear long sleeves and gloves -- which will get covered in hot oil. I got burned (literally) the first time. Many do a dump & fill of tranny fluid (
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